Question 1

Does Furman University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Furman University has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 136 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Furman University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 136 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Furman University?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Furman University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Furman University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2023	3	3	420
2022	1	1	243
2021	1	1	136
2019	3	3	63
2018	1	1	130

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor Philosophy G-300-23242-309432	$51,240	Greenville, SC	Aug 30, 2023	Nov 5, 2024	433	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor Water Resources G-300-23227-265433	$72,070	Greenville, SC	Aug 15, 2023	Nov 5, 2024	448	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor A-23107-28332	$72,400	Greenville, SC	May 25, 2023	Jun 7, 2024	379	Certified
Assistant Professor A-22029-04618	$75,000	Greenville, SC	Feb 2, 2022	Oct 3, 2022	243	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-21106-75108	$70,000	Greenville, SC	Apr 19, 2021	Sep 2, 2021	136	Certified
Assistant Professor of Spanish A-19189-27586	$69,000	Greenville, SC	Jul 12, 2019	Sep 12, 2019	62	Certified
Assistant Professor A-19080-83811	$70,000	Greenville, SC	Jun 18, 2019	Sep 6, 2019	80	Certified
Assistant Professor of Sociology A-19143-08895	$78,000	Greenville, SC	May 24, 2019	Jul 9, 2019	46	Certified
Assistant Professor of Economics A-18277-25378	$93,000	Greenville, SC	Oct 19, 2018	Feb 26, 2019	130	Certified-Expired

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